A shocking video showing a man allegedly washing fruits in dirty sewage-like water has gone viral on X and Instagram, leaving social media users shocked, disgusted, and seriously questioning food hygiene
practices.
In the now-viral clip, the man can be seen standing near what appears to be a drain or heavily contaminated water body while rinsing fruits before arranging or transporting them. The water looks visibly muddy and polluted, but the fruits are repeatedly dipped into it as if they were being properly cleaned.
The internet has strongly reacted to this clip. Within hours, the video started spreading rapidly across social media platforms, with many users saying the video made them lose trust in roadside fruit vendors completely.
Indian man rinsing fruits in sewage water 🤮 with the aim of making it cleaner pic.twitter.com/XJBtg146Uz
— Pajeet 101 (@Pajeet101_us) May 28, 2026
Several people online pointed out that the man may have genuinely believed he was cleaning the fruits before selling them. However, viewers were more alarmed by the obvious health risks and unhygienic conditions shown in the clip.
One X user wrote, “This is exactly why Indian moms wash fruits like they’re performing a scientific experiment.”
Another person commented, “New fear unlocked. I’m never eating roadside cut fruits again.”
A third user joked, “Bro added an immunity booster package free with every kilo.”
While another user said, “I can smell this video.”
Many reactions online mixed humour with genuine concern. One comment read, “Every time we think we’ve seen peak unhygienic behaviour, the internet surprises us again.”
Some users also questioned how such practices continue without proper food safety checks. “Where are the authorities when things like this happen?” one person asked.
Another comment read, “Street food and fruit hygiene in India feels like a lucky draw sometimes.”
A user wrote, “People can literally fall sick because of things like this. This is not funny anymore.”
At the same time, a few people online tried to look at the situation differently. Some argued that the man may not have had access to clean running water and could have simply been trying to remove dirt quickly before selling the fruits. “Not defending this, but poverty and lack of facilities are also part of the problem,” one user commented.
